Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers, James Dean
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers, James Dean
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Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

Author: James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Narrator: James Fouhey

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/05/2024


Synopsis

Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

About James Dean

James Dean is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and illustrator of Pete the Cat. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. He published his first book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006, and he illustrated his first children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008. There are now dozens of published Pete the Cat titles, all inspired by James’s real-life rescue pet.

About Kimberly Dean

Kimberly Dean is an artist, yoga enthusiast, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the governor’s press office in the state of Georgia. Her dreams became a reality in 2013 with the release of her first children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. She has written many books since then, including the Willow and Oliver series. Kimberly lives in Georgia with her dog, Gypsy, and cat, Phoebe.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Reader on November 26, 2024

Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is an educational and fun children's book in which James Dean blends themes of adventure and history. When Pete meets Orville and Wilbur Wright, he learns about their flying machine and gets a chance to try it. After finding out the wind alone isn't enough to kee......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal on December 23, 2024

This silly take on the story of the Wright brothers inserts Pete the Cat into the invention of the first airplane. It's a light and fun, though not especially memorable, story for beginning readers. A section at the book's conclusion offers the story of the real Wright brothers.......more

Goodreads review by Anna on January 11, 2025

Cut way to learn about the wright brothers. They use nicknames and everything.......more